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July 29, 2018

From the Heart

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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USHERS

August 2018

4:00 PM C. Cowperthwaite, E. Pindara,T. Zalewski, N. Zalewski

8:00 AM T. Gibson, T. Nester, M. Noworyta

9:45 AM E. Lihota, G. Slusarczyk,T. Baker, M. Gasior

11:30 AM R. Manriquez, J. Gonzalez,M. Suarez, R. Ortiz

READERS

August 2018

4:00 PM V. Maccagnano8:00 AM R. Kopaczewski9:45 AM S. Baker

11:30 AM I. Jimenez

ALTAR SERVERSSATURDAY, August 4

4:00 PM A. Bonczek

SUNDAY, August 58:00 AM J. Wojtas9:45 AM A. Shea

11:30 AM D. Ranos

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

August 2018

4:00 PM M. CowperthwaiteJ. GibbonsC. Ranos

8:00 AM C. BozovicP. GadusK. Gibson

9:45 AM D. LenckosP. MaccagnanoP. O’Rourke

11:30 AM A. DavilaR. Oseguera

CANTORS

SATURDAY, August 44:00 PM Michelle

SUNDAY, August 58:00 AM Michelle9:45 AM Judy

Week of July 29 ­ August 4The Tabernacle Candle will be lit this week in memory of

Violet Yager ­ Bernadette ­ ZivichThe Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of

Violet Yager ­ Bernadette ­ Zivich

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Weekend, July 28 & 294:00 PM + Arlene Huss ­ Hank & Chestine Trzupek8:00 AM + Dolly Podsiadlik ­ Family9:45 AM + Frank Opiola ­ Ranos Family

11:30 AM + Jenny Pala ­ Family

Monday, July 308:00 AM + For the Parishioners

Tuesday, July 318:00 AM + Katherine O'Brien ­ Daughter

Wednesday, August 18:00 AM + Stephanie Lickus ­ Doris

Thursday, August 28:00 AM + Henry Kotara ­ Family

Friday, August 38:00 AM + Genevieve Raganese ­ Peg

Saturday, August 48:00 AM + In Thanksgiving ­ Rosa4:00 PM + Paul Jasek ­ Vince & Pat

Sunday, August 58:00 AM + Stephanie Lickus ­ Lenckos Family9:45 AM + Dolly Podsiadlik ­ Family

11:30 AM + Gilberto Quinteros ­ Julia Gonzalez

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We pray for...

Loretta Borowski, Michael Boston, GrantBradtke, Kevin Chocholek, Ricky & CindyCholipski, Austin Cichy, Philip Corich, MartinCovarrubias, Mary Lou Cowperthwaite, Dorita De Cardona,David Donahue, Catherine Drilling, Rosie Dunmore,Marietta Falbo, Laurie Ferry, Charlotte Frjelich, Bob Frjelich,Tom Gadus, Irma Garcia, Allysa Garcia, Yesenia Guajardo,Rosa Guadalupe Guajardo, Sara Janet Guzman, MaryannHenney, Tristan Hirosky, Baby Ian, Tony Jackson, CharleneJones, Edward Kawa, Larry Kawa, Karen Kil, Bob Konecek,Martha Kowalkowski, Kelly Kozloski, Helen Larson, JohnLarson, Beth Lasseter, Thomas J. Lohr, Hector Maya,Joseph B. Mistarz, Jr., Ricardo Morales, GenovevaNateras, Policarpo Naya, Shirley Ostrowski, FeliciaPancer, D. J. Plys, James Rago, John Rosmanitz, JoShanahan, Lillian Smierciak, Alfonso Soto, Linda Stannish, Lynn& Dwayne Tempe, Chestine Trzupek, Asunción Villalpondo,Rita Wilck, Dianne Williams, Stanley Wrona, Sr., Residentsof Hammond ­ Whiting Care Center and Residents ofDolton Health Care Center and Residents of BurnhamTerrace.

We pray for the homebound, sick and hospitalized. If your name appearsin the above list and you no longer wish to be included due to recovery,please contact the Rectory at (773) 646­4877.

Monday ­ July 30 ­ St. Peter ChrysologusReading Jeremiah 13:1­11Gospel Matthew 13:31­35

Tuesday ­ July 31 ­ St. Ignatius of LoyolaReading Jeremiah 14:17­22Gospel Matthew 13:36­43

Wednesday ­ August 1 ­ St. Alphonsus LiguoriReading Jeremiah 15:10, 16­21Gospel Matthew 13:44­46

Thursday ­ August 2 ­ St. Eusebius of Vercelli &St. Peter Julian Eymard

Reading Jeremiah 18:1­6Gospel Matthew 13:47­53

Friday ­ August 3Reading Jeremiah 26:1­9Gospel Matthew 13:54­58

Saturday ­ August 4 ­ St. John VianneyReading Jeremiah 26:11­16, 24Gospel Matthew 14:1­12

Sunday ­ August 5 ­ 18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeReading I Exodus 16:2­4, 12­15Reading II Ephesians 4:17, 20­24Gospel John 6:24­35

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Please Remember Your Parish

Why not consider serving your parish as it has served

you? When making your final arrangements, please

remember our Church in your will.

St. Florian Parish13145 S. Houston Avenue

Chicago IL 60633

PHONE: (773) 646-4877FAX: (773) 646-5965

Rev. David J. Simonetti, Pastor

PARISH STAFF:Peg Gadus - Business ManagerGrace Bogutyn - Organist

OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pmFriday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

WEEKDAYMASSES: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 amVIGIL MASS: Saturday: 4:00 pmSUNDAY MASSES: 8:00 am (English)

9:45 am (English) 11 :30 am (Spanish)

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:30 pmBAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the month.

Arrangements must be made in advance.MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made

personally and six months in advance.REGISTRATION: New parishioners are

always welcome and may register at theRectory.

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CCDRegistration

Registration for our Religious EducationProgram (CCD) will begin in July at therectory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays from 2:00pm until 5:30pm.Call the rectory at (773) 646-4877 formore information.

2018Mass

Book

There are quite a few Masses available in

the 201 8 Mass Book. Please stop by the

rectory to reserve your Masses.

BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR OURFAMILY MASS AT 9:45 AM!

RCIA ­ The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Who are the People Who Join our Church Today?

Young people who are planning to marry in theCatholic church are a major part of the group thatenters this program. At this time in their lives, theseyoung couples wish to share their faith lives andvalues by establishing a religious base for thisrelationship.

Young parents who are expecting their first child,or parents who may have a child starting schooloften find this to be the right time to join a faithcommunity that will help them find God in theirlives and expand their moral values.

People who were baptized but never felt relatedto a religion. These people feel it is time to enterinto a personal relationship with God.

People who have not been baptized, for whateverreason feel that now is the time to begin a journeywith God. As they interact with their Catholic neigh-bors they realize there is something missing in theirlives that needs to be fulfilled. They are attractedto the Catholic Church and the family atmospherethat is offered.

People who have experienced grief and tragedy intheir lives are now seeking to understand it. So oftenwe hear people say, "I have a Catholic friend orneighbor who went through the same thing that I amgoing through and their faith seemed to sustain andcomfort them. I want to find a faith like that."

People from all backgrounds are seeking God in theirlives. We all look for answers for Life and Death questionsto questions about God and ourselves.

Whatever your reason we welcome you to join us inbecoming a Catholic through the RCIA program.

The Rite of Christian Initiation ofAdults is a programby which the Catholic Church welcomes new membersinto its communal life. The RCIA program is a livingexperience of the church, and NOT just a series ofclassesto teach you about Christianity. There are discussionsabout the facts of the faith. These sessions are only onepart of the experience of living the faith. This programallows you to learn and share with others who are onthe same journey-living the faith with members of theChurch. For more information about the RCIA program,please contact the rectory at (773) 646-4877.

ST. FLORIAN CHURCHis back on Facebook

Information and events will be posted on the

Florian Hegewisch user page.

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Ask the PastorDo you have questions about the faith practice?

Drop them in the mail slot at the rectory in an

envelope labeled "Ask the Pastor" and Father

David will publish an answer in the St. Florian

Bulletin.

Our StoryDo you have a story to tell? Is there something

about your family that you would like to share

with the readers of the St. Florian Bulletin? Well,

this is your chance! A new feature article is being

added to the weekly bulletin which will highlight

the unique qualities of our neighborhood.

If the history of your family is tied to the com-munity of Hegewisch or if you have any otherinteresting facts or traditions concerning ourneighborhood, please consider writing an articlefor this new feature. Just type something up,about 400 words in length, and drop it in therectory mail slot so it can be reviewed for possibleinclusion in the bulletin.

Please give it a try. We're very interested in knowingwhat you have to say.

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CatholicCommunionby Paul Turner

Visitors to Catholic parishesoften complain that theymay not join in com-munion at Mass. Manyother denominations wel-come all who profess faithin Christ to the communiontable, but Catholics havealways restricted who shares the meal. For those whopractice hospitality at home by setting an extra placeat the table for visitors, the Catholic custom givesoffense.

However, Catholic communion is just that, a sign ofCatholic unity. The Eucharist symbolizes our unionwith God but also our union with one another.

Many groups use a symbol to identify their members.Students wear school jackets. Scouts earn medals.These customs give groups signs of association. Whena new member joins the group, the symbol frequentlybecomes part of the right of initiation, a sign of transition,and a source of pride. Those baptized in other com-munions who make a profession of faith with us maybe received into the full communion of the CatholicChurch. There're communion becomes the high pointof their transition into membership.

Ordinarily, Catholics do not share communion at otherchurches, nor do other believers share communion inCatholic churches. Exceptions exist, but they are rare.In danger of death, for example, or in some grave ne-cessity, non-Catholics might receive permission froma Catholic bishop to receive communion. If they donot have regular access to their own minister, ask forCatholic communion on their own and express aCatholic face faith in the Eucharist, they may obtainpermission to receive communion.

Theologians debate the possibilities for full communionwhile ordinary families find themselves separated bywhat often appears to them as small differences intheir beliefs. The more unity we find among ourselves,the closer all Christian churches come to resolving thedifferences.

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Resource Publications, Inc.

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KevinfestSaturday, August 4

11am to 11pm

Want a day full of fun for the entire family, then comedown and enjoy some great food, listen to goodmusic, find games for the children and much more.This year we will be honoring the class of 1968of St. Kevin and Bright Schools. For more infor-mation please call the rectory at 773-721 -2563.

Sabado, 4 de agosto de 11 a.m. a 11 p.m.

Un dfa lIeno de diversion para toda la familia,venga y disfrute de buena comida, escuche buenarnusica, [uegos para nines y mucho mas. Este anocelebraremos la clase de 1968 de las escuelas deSt. Kevin y Bright School. Para obtener mas in-formacion, Ilame a la rectorfa al 773-721 -2563.

St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box 200.00Week In and Week Out - To those of you, Sunday afterSunday, place a contribution in the St. Vincent de PaulPoor Boxes…

...thank you. We appreciate your allowing us to be a channelof your charity. On behalf of the poor you assist, wethank you.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Jul 29 Holy Name GolfOutingMinnieMonesse - Grant Park, IL 9:30am

Aug 12 Holy Name GolfOutingOakKnoll - Crown Point, IN 8:00am

Please pray for ourService Members:

Eugene Zmija, U.S Air Force­ Sgt Eric L. Abram, U.S. AirForce ­ Aaron Alvarez, U.SNavy ­ MSgt James Ritchie, U.S. Air Force ­Capt. Christopher Conner, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Sgt. Michael Marszalek, U.S. Army ­Robert A. Islas, Jr., U.S Navy ­ Capt. LisaKlekowski, US. Army ­ PFC PatrickPaskiewicz, U.S. Army ­ Petty OfficerSecond Class Laura A Tomczak, U.S. Navy­ Master Sgt. Christopher Saberniak, U.S.Air Force ­ A1C Nicolaos Hofbauer, U.S. AirForce ­ Sgt. Ernest Silva, U.S. MarineCorps ­ Jonathan Daniel Ladowski, U.S.Marine Corps ­ Walter Michael Davila, U.S.Navy

If you know of a family member who is no longer serving, please contactthe Rectory at 646­4877 so they may be removed from this prayer list.

If you are new to the parish, stop in the rectory to register.

Anyone interested in rentingKonsowski Hall, please call the rectory

for more information.

WEEKLY OFFERINGSJuly 21 & 22, 2018

Sunday Collections Amount

4:00pm Mass $ 822.00

8:00am Mass $ 463.64

9:45am Mass $ 423.00

11 :30am Mass $ 275.93

Votives $ 72.00

Actual Received $ 2,056.57

vs Budgeted Goal -$ 4,500.00

Deficit ­$2,443.43

Father's Day $ 15.00

Peter's Pence $ 20.00

Energy $ 109.00

AC Repair $ 380.55

Building Improvement $ 31 .00

Maintenance $ 59.00

Fr. RobertInstallation for Fr. Robert as Pastor of St. Hughwill take place on August 19th 10:30am.

TO ALL WHO CELEBRATEWhether visitors, long-time residentsor newly arrived in the Parish, we

Thank God for you.

If you are not registered,or there is a change in your address,

or telephone number,please fill out the form and place it in one

of our collection baskets or mail it tothe Rectory

Thank You

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Please CheckOne:

___NewParishioner ___NewPhone Number

___NewAddress ___Moving, Remove

fromRegister

MemorialsAnd Gifts ofRemembrance

Youmay remember your deceased loved ones in thefollowing ways:

DonationDailyMasses $ 10

Tree ofLife Gold Leaf $ 100Small Stone $ 500Large Stone $1 ,000

The Tabernacle Candlewill be lit inmemory of. . . $ 10

The Gifts ofBread andWineare donated inmemory of. . . $ 15

Please remember St. Florian Parishin your estate planning

YourGift, Your Parishwww.parishgift.org

Mission Statement ofSt. Florian Parish Pastoral Council

St. Florian Parish Pastoral Council is a group ofparishioners who work together with the pastor toact as a consultative body for the parish. Ourmission is to build a prayerful, evangelizing andwelcoming spirit for the benefit of the faithcommunity.

MISSION STATEMENT of ST. FLORIAN PARISH

We are Roman Catholics of prayer, service and long-standing tradition guided by thespirit to meet the direct needs of out parishioners and neighboring community in ademanding social environment. We strive to achieve a sense of justice, responsibility,prayerfulness, communication and unity by providing:

• All individuals the opportunity of receiving sacraments• The proper educational environment ­ spiritually, morally, academically• A channel for corporal works of mercy• A time and place for social gathering and fellowship

Our goals and objectives will be accomplished through encouraging active participationin dialogue, evangelization, stewardship, prayer and love.

Worship

Altar ServersChoirs, Cantors & Musicians

Ministers ofCommunionLiturgy CommitteeMinistry ofCare

Ministry ofConsolationMinistry ofLectors

Faith Sharing GroupsUshers & Greeters

Bible Study

Education andAdult Formation

Baptismal PreparationR.C.I.A.

Parish Pastoral CouncilReligious Education

Evangelization Committee

Service

Finance CouncilSt. Vincent de Paul

Parish Organizations

Holy Name SocietyKnights ofColumbusDaughters of Isabella

Ladies Rosary Sodality